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the stunt that one man pulled trying to send a message to italy's government. >>> we're looking over here, this message for freement. >>> welcome back, everybody, on a wednesday morning. a nice picturesque shot of san francisco. that is a live shot, if you've been feeling the heat all week long. christina loren will let us know if that's going to chill out a little bit coming up. it is 4:54. >>> san francisco gets busier today. the america's cup sailing races starts with qualifying rounds. plus, the start of fleet week on the bay. a military hover craft will come ashore from the "uss macon island" for a medical training drill. at 4:00, the america cup teams will be zipping across the water in qualifying. it would not be fleet week without the blue angels. they touched down yesterday afternoon, in formation of course. they will be practicing their precision maneuvers in the bay area skies on thursday afternoon. then they will wow crowds at the fleet show over the weekend. they are hosting a meet and greet at pier 39 friday night. >> i always think "top gun," ice man, maverick. goose.
the stunt that one man pulled trying to send a message to italy's government. >>> we're looking over here, this message for freement. >>> welcome back, everybody, on a wednesday morning. a nice picturesque shot of san francisco. that is a live shot, if you've been feeling the heat all week long. christina loren will let us know if that's going to chill out a little bit coming up. it is 4:54. >>> san francisco gets busier today. the america's cup sailing races starts...
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the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages, meaning no federal benefits action even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different sex couples under federal law. >> reporter: on the docket as well, whether to curtail parts of the historic voting rights act of 1965. it mandates federal oversight for states with a history of voting discrimination when changing any rules for elections. challengers say the law is outdated and unnecessary. a big lineup of cases that could change the landscape of civil rights in america. frances coe, nbc news. >>> a little more than a month away from decision 2012 and this week the presidential debates begin. president obama and mitt romney both preparing for their first debate in denver wednesday night. republicans are calling for more pressure on the president's foreign policy. in today's "wall street journal" romney calls mr. obama's policies dangerous. both sides are downplaying expectations, giving credit to each oth
the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages, meaning no federal benefits action even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different sex couples under federal law. >> reporter: on the docket as well, whether to curtail parts of the historic voting rights act of 1965. it mandates federal oversight for states with a history of voting discrimination...
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i'd just as soon not have the government telling me what kind of health care i can have. >> every study has shown that medicare has lowered administrative costs than private insurance does which is why seniors are generally pretty happy with it. and private insurers have to make a profit. >> reporter: even advisers to president obama admit romney did well. >> i give him credit for a strong performance. >> reporter: the debate was one of the most substantive in recent history. now democrats hope to seize on the details to attack romney moving forward. >> are we going to hold the governor accountable for his fraudulent positions? yes, we're going to do that. >> reporter: obama's campaign is continuing an argument that romney will initiate $5 trillion in tax cuts favoring the wealthy. >> governor romney's proposal that he's been promoting for 18 months calls for a $5 trillion tax cut. >> virtually everything he just said about my tax plan sin accurate. >> reporter: meanwhile romney's campaign is pleased. >> governor romney was clearly very much in command of the facts last night and had so
i'd just as soon not have the government telling me what kind of health care i can have. >> every study has shown that medicare has lowered administrative costs than private insurance does which is why seniors are generally pretty happy with it. and private insurers have to make a profit. >> reporter: even advisers to president obama admit romney did well. >> i give him credit for a strong performance. >> reporter: the debate was one of the most substantive in recent...
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he finally agreed to come down last night after government officials agreed to discuss new rules that impact local businesses. i guess he made his point. >> guess so. we'll see if there's anything impacting traffic right now. how's it looking, mike? >> we have major b.a.r.t. delays heading during the pittsburg bay point, dublin station as well as t -- some delays. we'll get a live look outside. we do have highway 17 right near where it says campbell at the bottom of your screen. either cardboard or metal in the road. big difference if your car hits it so use caution and avoid whatever activity is going on as you head north past there. construction south 880 approaching montague. a lot of trucks but you still have a lot of lanes because of the light flow of traffic. south 101 approaching shoreline through mountain view also may have slowing for bright lights but not enough to trigger our sensors. and 101 through palo alto moves very smoothly northbound past university and the shopping center over on the top of your screen. southbound side moves equally smoothly along the peninsula. bac
he finally agreed to come down last night after government officials agreed to discuss new rules that impact local businesses. i guess he made his point. >> guess so. we'll see if there's anything impacting traffic right now. how's it looking, mike? >> we have major b.a.r.t. delays heading during the pittsburg bay point, dublin station as well as t -- some delays. we'll get a live look outside. we do have highway 17 right near where it says campbell at the bottom of your screen....
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and the role of government. a number of things. what they want to try to do in those 15 minutes is really get in depth. get beyond the canned answers. and try to get in depth. so that voters can hear some specifics about how they want to create jobs or how they think the government should be involved in health care. that's what we're expecting here at the richie center tonight. the candidate's doing their final walk-through this afternoon. marla. >> all right, thank you. you can watch that debate right here. and of course we will have your complete wrap-up tonight at 11:00. >>> it is 5:42. if you're looking for something cool to do this weekend, a lot going on in san francisco, in the bay. >> fleet week kicks off today. the world's best sailors are back for another round of the america's cup world series. qualifying round starts this afternoon. bob, it looks like a nice calm serene morning. >> reporter: very nice, very nice on the water. the qualifying racing begins today at 4:05 out on the bay near alcatraz. if you want to see the
and the role of government. a number of things. what they want to try to do in those 15 minutes is really get in depth. get beyond the canned answers. and try to get in depth. so that voters can hear some specifics about how they want to create jobs or how they think the government should be involved in health care. that's what we're expecting here at the richie center tonight. the candidate's doing their final walk-through this afternoon. marla. >> all right, thank you. you can watch...
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. >>> facebook, meantime, trying to convince the government its like button is something special. scott mcgrew is here to explain. >> those like buttons are everywhere. when you click a like button on a news article or picture somewhere on the article, even if it's not on facebook, facebook is tracking that data. now, that is a problem if the person doing the clicking is under 13. the children's online privacy protection act says you can't record what kids do online, so in this letter facebook wants the justice department to consider the like button part of a free speech right instead of just a way of collecting data. the irony in all of this is kids under 13 aren't allowed on facebook in the first place but facebook is being realistic here. it doesn't want kids as members but it knows there are kids there. and it is collecting the data, which right now is contrary to law. >>> in russia, the like button clicks you. russian prime minister dmitry medvedev welcomed mark zuckerberg to moscow monday. zuckerberg will lecture at state university there. russia has a growing i.t. industry.
. >>> facebook, meantime, trying to convince the government its like button is something special. scott mcgrew is here to explain. >> those like buttons are everywhere. when you click a like button on a news article or picture somewhere on the article, even if it's not on facebook, facebook is tracking that data. now, that is a problem if the person doing the clicking is under 13. the children's online privacy protection act says you can't record what kids do online, so in this...
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late last night the board made a deal with the federal government to reduce the number of students it suspends. christie smith joins us live from oakland with details of the agreement and what it will mean for students there. good morning, christie. >> reporter: good morning to you. the gramagreement came after a meeting and it was unanimous after a four-month federal investigation. the bottom line here, the goal toys try to reduce the number of suspensions, specifically for african-american students here in oakland. so let's go ahead and take a look at some of the numbers. in oakland african-american students only make up about 32% of all the students attending, but they receive about 63% of all the suspensions given out. the office of civil rights looked into whether black students were treated more harshly than white students. the agreement means the end of this federal investigation and the start of a five-year action plan. first they're going to move toward restorative discipline is what they call it rather than a zero tolerance policy. instead of rolling it out at 11 schools, th
late last night the board made a deal with the federal government to reduce the number of students it suspends. christie smith joins us live from oakland with details of the agreement and what it will mean for students there. good morning, christie. >> reporter: good morning to you. the gramagreement came after a meeting and it was unanimous after a four-month federal investigation. the bottom line here, the goal toys try to reduce the number of suspensions, specifically for...
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the law states the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages. that means no federal benefits, even where same-sex marriage is considered legal. >> couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different sex couples under federal law. >> last term's supreme court decisions paved the way for the affordable care act as well as parts of arizona's new immigration law. >>> young undocumented immigrants will soon be eligible to get driver's licenses in california. the new law signed by governor jerry brown allows immigrants to apply for a license if they qualify for the new federal work permit program. to qualify, undocumented immigrants must be 30 years or younger and must have come to the u.s. before they were 16. the new law takes effect january 1st. >>> it is 6:55 right now. visa closing its very last office in san francisco later on today. the credit card company says it is moving itself and close to 100 employees to its foster city headquarters. visa said it wanted to have all its bay area employees und
the law states the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages. that means no federal benefits, even where same-sex marriage is considered legal. >> couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different sex couples under federal law. >> last term's supreme court decisions paved the way for the affordable care act as well as parts of arizona's new immigration law. >>> young undocumented immigrants will soon be...
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the board made a deal with the federal government to reduce the number of students it suspends. christie smith is live in oakland with details on this agreement and what it will now mean for the students there. christie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, jon. yeah, late last night the board unanimously approved this agreement with the office of civil rights. as you said, the goal really is to reduce overall suspensions here in oakland, but that includes african-american students as special ed students who they found are much more likely to be sent home. the numbers are surprising. african-american students make up about a third of oakland public school students, but they receive 63% of all the suspensions given out. the u.s. department of education launched an investigation into this back in may, into whether the district treated black students more harshly than white students. now that the board has approved this agreement what, this means is that the investigation stops at a five-year action plan starts to move toward to what they're calling restorative justice a
the board made a deal with the federal government to reduce the number of students it suspends. christie smith is live in oakland with details on this agreement and what it will now mean for the students there. christie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, jon. yeah, late last night the board unanimously approved this agreement with the office of civil rights. as you said, the goal really is to reduce overall suspensions here in oakland, but that includes african-american...
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. >>> facebook right now trying to convince the government its like button is something special. >> scott mcgrew is here to explain. >> good morning. these like buttons are everywhere, not just on facebook. when you click a like button on a news article or picture somewhere else on the internet, facebook still keeps that data. that's a problem if the person doing the clicking is under 13. the children's online privacy protection act says you can't record what kids are doing online. so in a letter this morning facebook wants the justice department to consider the "like" button part of a free speech right instead of just a way to collect data. now, the irony in all this is kids under 13 aren't allowed on facebook in the first place but facebook is realistic here. it doesn't want kids as members but it knows it has kids as members and it is collecting that data. for right now that's contrary to the law. >>> russian prime minister dmitry medvedev welcoming facebook head mark zuckerberg to moscow yesterday. today zuckerberg will lecture at moscow state university. russia has a growing i.t. ind
. >>> facebook right now trying to convince the government its like button is something special. >> scott mcgrew is here to explain. >> good morning. these like buttons are everywhere, not just on facebook. when you click a like button on a news article or picture somewhere else on the internet, facebook still keeps that data. that's a problem if the person doing the clicking is under 13. the children's online privacy protection act says you can't record what kids are doing...
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the owners of the pueblo super market chain are under pressure by the federal government. they are auditing the super market chain after complaints about suspected undocumented immigrants working at the stores. because of the audit, they have joined the federal e verify system that checks the immigration status of new hires. they made that announcement ahead of a planned boycott by shoppers and workers set for monday. they have stores from valet ho to sa lippas and the central valleys as well. hope to see you back for today in the bay with complete coverage of the big weekend including live reports from at&t park and the giants and the a's playoffs and everything else you need to know about the weekend. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking bee... honey nut cheerios has whole grain oats that can help lower cholesterol. and it tastes good? sure does! right... ♪ wow. delicious, right? yeah. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... ♪ well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. >>> back now with mor
the owners of the pueblo super market chain are under pressure by the federal government. they are auditing the super market chain after complaints about suspected undocumented immigrants working at the stores. because of the audit, they have joined the federal e verify system that checks the immigration status of new hires. they made that announcement ahead of a planned boycott by shoppers and workers set for monday. they have stores from valet ho to sa lippas and the central valleys as well....
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and it was all about what rolle the government should play in the lives of americans. healthcare, and the economy, big topics of the debate >> the first presidential debate is now in the books. a contentious but not overtly hostile affair. they traded jabs about how to bring jobs back to america and other points. one of the issues was tax cuts, specifically cuts for high-income americans. >> i will not reduce the share paid by high-income individuals. i know that you and your running mate keep saying that, but it's not just not the case. i've got five boys. i'm used to people saying something that's not true and hoping i'll believe it. but that is not the case. >> for 18 months, he's been running on this tax plan. and now five weeks before the election, he's saying that his big, bold idea is never mind! and the fact is if you are lowering the rates the way you describe, governor, then it is not possible to come up with enough deductions and loopholes that only affect high-income individuals to avoid either raising the deficit or burdening the middle class. >> according
and it was all about what rolle the government should play in the lives of americans. healthcare, and the economy, big topics of the debate >> the first presidential debate is now in the books. a contentious but not overtly hostile affair. they traded jabs about how to bring jobs back to america and other points. one of the issues was tax cuts, specifically cuts for high-income americans. >> i will not reduce the share paid by high-income individuals. i know that you and your...
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city to offer combination government i.d.s and bank cards to all citizens. city council members voted to give the final go ahead during tonight's session. all residents can get a card. the debit card fax function keeps people from having to carry cash. the cards will roll out in 60 to 90 days. the price will be a one-time fee of $10 for minors and senior citizens and $15 for adults. richmond is considering a similar program. >>> it was standing room only at milpitas city council meeting. the topic, outsourcing the police department. citizens attended to tell the mayor why they don't think it will work for their city. when the community found out they turned to facebook to gather support against that idea. >> we kind of have become the face of the community. and as a result of that, we've heard a lot of feedback from people that they want to keep those kind of services in this community. >> i have no idea what your financial situations are, where you are looking for money. but do not take it away from our police and fire departments. >> council members agree
city to offer combination government i.d.s and bank cards to all citizens. city council members voted to give the final go ahead during tonight's session. all residents can get a card. the debit card fax function keeps people from having to carry cash. the cards will roll out in 60 to 90 days. the price will be a one-time fee of $10 for minors and senior citizens and $15 for adults. richmond is considering a similar program. >>> it was standing room only at milpitas city council...
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yesterday the government reported a slight jump in first time mortgage claims. mortgage buyers, the average rate on a 30-year loan now is 3.36%. record low rates have led more home owners to refinance their homes. experts say that trend could help jump-start the economy, as well. >>> in the presidential race mitt romney says he was completely wrong when he commented that 47% of voters are dependent on the government. he told fox 11 news' sean hannity he believes in supporting all americans. romney and president obama both hit the campaign trail yesterday following their first debate in colorado. the president acknowledged romney's stellar performance but questioned the republican challenger's accuracy. >> when i got on the stage, i met this very spirited fellow to claims to be mitt romney. you about i know it couldn't have been -- but i know it couldn't have been mitt romney because the real mitt romney has been running around the country for the last year promising $5 trillion in tax cuts that favor the wealthy. >> i saw the president's vision as trickle down g
yesterday the government reported a slight jump in first time mortgage claims. mortgage buyers, the average rate on a 30-year loan now is 3.36%. record low rates have led more home owners to refinance their homes. experts say that trend could help jump-start the economy, as well. >>> in the presidential race mitt romney says he was completely wrong when he commented that 47% of voters are dependent on the government. he told fox 11 news' sean hannity he believes in supporting all...
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. >> i saw the president's vision as trickle down government and i don't think that is what america believes in. i see instead a prosperity that comes through freedom. >> mitt romney celebrated the successful first day bait with a surprise pit stop there in denver. he is set to attends events in virginia later today. >>> the polls conducted last night suggest mitt romney was the clear winner of the efficiency presidential debate. a cnn poll of 430 people who watched the debate showed 67% thought romney won compared to 25% who thought president obama won. the cbs news poll of undecided voters found 46% siding with romney, 22% for mr. obama. and 32% saying it was a tie. >>> here is some of what both the president and romney said during last night's debate. >> i like the fact that in my state we had republicans and democrats come together and work together. what you did instead was to push through a plan without a single republican vote. >> over the last two years healthcare premiums have gone up it is true but they have done up slower than ape time in the last 50 years. >> i put forward a spec
. >> i saw the president's vision as trickle down government and i don't think that is what america believes in. i see instead a prosperity that comes through freedom. >> mitt romney celebrated the successful first day bait with a surprise pit stop there in denver. he is set to attends events in virginia later today. >>> the polls conducted last night suggest mitt romney was the clear winner of the efficiency presidential debate. a cnn poll of 430 people who watched the...
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officials at the labor department say the numbers are crunched by highly trained government employees in secret. >> how much of a secret is that number before you put it out? you can't call me up and tell me what the numbers are going to be. >> i can't tell anyone. it is a complete secret. >> in fact, before the released, these workers #r* literally sworno secry. the white house does not see their work until it is done. >>> more than 550 jobs will be available at the next abc7 job journal hire event. it will take place in emeryville from noon until 4:00 on wednesday. >>> well, back to what we started with at the top and all of the things going on this weekend and whether the weather will cooperate. >> at least we know it won't be raining on us. sandhya patel is here. >> that's right. carolynndan,t will be a dry forecast is weekend. eck out the blue angels. this was sent to me -- it was posted on facebook by brandy m. she said "i was checking out the blue angels" as we were practicing. and of course a gorgeous shot there. we will see a mix of sun and clouds. let's check out live dopple
officials at the labor department say the numbers are crunched by highly trained government employees in secret. >> how much of a secret is that number before you put it out? you can't call me up and tell me what the numbers are going to be. >> i can't tell anyone. it is a complete secret. >> in fact, before the released, these workers #r* literally sworno secry. the white house does not see their work until it is done. >>> more than 550 jobs will be available at the...
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on friday, the government releases the employment report for the month of september. show the economy added just 96,000 jobs in august. the job less rate fell slightly as people gave up looking for work. >>> people who preordered amazon's newest and brighten kindle will have to wait. supposed to ship tomorrow but ship the week of october the 22nd. starts at $119. >> a warning on kids exposure to television even when they are not watching it. a study in the journal pediatrics, the tv is on in the background four hours a day. previous research has found kids exposed to background television don't do well on tests. this is true for children under the age of 2. so even the background. >> your kids don't want tv do they? >> not a lot. they do watch football. 4:51. a whirlwind romance. >> justin bieber gives fans a little more than they bargained for. >> and lindsay lohan said she was assaulted at a hotel. charges against the man she did it were suddenly dropped. ,,,,,, >>> hot temperatures today. it is a spare the air day. air quality going to clear out. we'll have more on
on friday, the government releases the employment report for the month of september. show the economy added just 96,000 jobs in august. the job less rate fell slightly as people gave up looking for work. >>> people who preordered amazon's newest and brighten kindle will have to wait. supposed to ship tomorrow but ship the week of october the 22nd. starts at $119. >> a warning on kids exposure to television even when they are not watching it. a study in the journal pediatrics, the...
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the two disagreed on whether bush era tax cuts should be allowed to expire to increase federal government's revenue. >> we have had this discussion before. >> the idea that in order to reduce the deficit, there has to be revenue in addition to cuts. >> there has to be revenue in addition to cuts. governor romney ruled out revenue. >> the revenue i get is by more people working, getting higher pay, paying more taxes. that's how we get growth and balance the budget. but the idea of taxing people more, putting more people out of work, you will never get there. you never balance the budget by raising taxes. >> mitt romney said he wants tax cuts to continue for all americans. president obama pushed for extending tax cuts just for people earning less than $250,000 a year. >>> bay area republicans were watching closely hoping their candidate could connect with the american people. it looks like he did. romney supporters think their candidate accomplished his goal in the first debate. >> i think mitt romney has done a fantastic job making points about his programs and what he has in store for the a
the two disagreed on whether bush era tax cuts should be allowed to expire to increase federal government's revenue. >> we have had this discussion before. >> the idea that in order to reduce the deficit, there has to be revenue in addition to cuts. >> there has to be revenue in addition to cuts. governor romney ruled out revenue. >> the revenue i get is by more people working, getting higher pay, paying more taxes. that's how we get growth and balance the budget. but...
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the government can provide the service at lower cost and without a profit. >> in control, assertive, presidential. while barack obama kept his eyes and his energy low. >> it's very rare that there's such a clear triumph of one side over the other. >> at a rally in denver, the president admitted he got surprised. >> when i got on to the stage, i met this very spirited fellow who claimed to be mitt romney. >> later today, at a huge rally in wisconsin, the president charged romney changed what he said. >> he may do a tap dance and a two step, but if you want to be president, then you owe the american people the truth. >> some felt mr. obama owed them a better debate. >> he looked like he was tired, drained. >> i think he didn't have practice. >> you're more worried that obama might lose now? >> no, not really. >> obama strategists hint the boss learned a lesson. >> he'll review it, if he wants to make some changes in the next debate, he'll do so. >> romney strategists claim all the change about their guy was his audience. >> people, i think saw for the first time, a lot of people, not i
the government can provide the service at lower cost and without a profit. >> in control, assertive, presidential. while barack obama kept his eyes and his energy low. >> it's very rare that there's such a clear triumph of one side over the other. >> at a rally in denver, the president admitted he got surprised. >> when i got on to the stage, i met this very spirited fellow who claimed to be mitt romney. >> later today, at a huge rally in wisconsin, the president...
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for example, the government says this label for a product containing vitamins and a compound called dim-complex is legal because it claims to boost the immune system and support overall health, but it does not say it treats a specific disease. this label for a product containing algae and an herb is illegal because it claims to treat diseases including herpes and the flu. >> this raise report raises questions about the extent to which these claims are truthful and not misleading. the fda doesn't have the ability to look at the substantiation behind the claims, so there's no way for consumers to know if the claims are truthful. >> reporter: federal law classifies them as food, not drugs. products are required to be safe, but the fda only monitors them after they're on the market. when it comes to proof, supplement makers are only required to say research has been done. they are not required to show it to the fda. the natural products association issued a statement saying "this small sample of supplements shouldn't smear the entire industry." the investigators looked at 127 supplements claiming t
for example, the government says this label for a product containing vitamins and a compound called dim-complex is legal because it claims to boost the immune system and support overall health, but it does not say it treats a specific disease. this label for a product containing algae and an herb is illegal because it claims to treat diseases including herpes and the flu. >> this raise report raises questions about the extent to which these claims are truthful and not misleading. the fda...
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>>reporter: but the wheels of government run slowly. u.s. epa rarely grants state waiver. last one granted was after hurricane katrina. because california has special restriction to ensure we have the cleanest gasoline in the world the state must sign off first. >> we have another layer of government activity that has to take place legally. >>reporter: as painful as the prices are not everyone thinks california should switch to winter blend so soon when temperatures can still be on the high side. just this week parts of the state suffered through a heat wave when summer fuel help fight off health damaging plugs. >> cleaner burning gasoline are california gasoline is a key control measure. cuts the emission that cause smog and send people to hospitals and emergency rooms. >> with the exxon mobile toerns refinery back on line supply should incree. holesale praise dropped up to 50 cents. won't be reflected at the pump until next week so expect prisons to stay hay for few more days. california needs to expand infrastructure. build more refinery. pipeline. storage. but that is
>>reporter: but the wheels of government run slowly. u.s. epa rarely grants state waiver. last one granted was after hurricane katrina. because california has special restriction to ensure we have the cleanest gasoline in the world the state must sign off first. >> we have another layer of government activity that has to take place legally. >>reporter: as painful as the prices are not everyone thinks california should switch to winter blend so soon when temperatures can still...
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the government is allowed to impose more restrictions to better protect the sharks. federal regulators will make the decision by june. residents ask visit the academy of sciences for free this weekend. it's part of every friday through saturday through the end of october. you can enter for free this weekend. all you have to do is enter for proof of that. every adult can bring up to 6 kids. >> six? >> yeah, if you have six kids, head over to the academy of sciences. >>> sal, people are headed out the door now, but it's feeling friday light? >> we're hoping it is. we're hoping it's going to be a friday light. we have not had one of those in a while. today would be a good day to start. let's go out and take a look at what we have now. this is a look at northbound 280 as you get up towards highway -- it's a nice drive with no major problems. again, we have not had a lot of problems. there's a backup in some of those lanes, but that's about all. happy driving, and we'll tell you more coming up. >>> coming up next a morgan hill mom on the run. she's accused of using her yo
the government is allowed to impose more restrictions to better protect the sharks. federal regulators will make the decision by june. residents ask visit the academy of sciences for free this weekend. it's part of every friday through saturday through the end of october. you can enter for free this weekend. all you have to do is enter for proof of that. every adult can bring up to 6 kids. >> six? >> yeah, if you have six kids, head over to the academy of sciences. >>> sal,...
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that artillery is appearing to come from syrian government forces against rebels trying to out the syrian regime. >>> in iraq a car bomb killed people in baghdad. the bomb went off in a parked car this morning nearly missing a convoy of security employees. >>> a house committee says it was told by a state department officer regarding the benghazi bombing. there will be a hearing next week on the growing controversy over the attack. >>> it is 4:49 now. four people are dead and at least 26 people are sick from an outbreak of meningitis in five states. all cases are linked to steroid injections for back pain. most of the patients affected went to a surgery center in tennessee. >> really didn't get into any state of, you know, fear or anything. i just sort of thought, okay, we'll research this. the more i researched it the more worried i got. >> federal health officials have identified a cause, a steroid product used in the injection. they know the manufacturer and have now issued a recall. >>> teachers who went on strike in chicago have approved a three-year contract including pay hikes and
that artillery is appearing to come from syrian government forces against rebels trying to out the syrian regime. >>> in iraq a car bomb killed people in baghdad. the bomb went off in a parked car this morning nearly missing a convoy of security employees. >>> a house committee says it was told by a state department officer regarding the benghazi bombing. there will be a hearing next week on the growing controversy over the attack. >>> it is 4:49 now. four people are...
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. >>> the government now warning doctors and hospitals not to use any product from the pharmacy that made the steroid suspected in a meningitis outbreak. five people have died, 30 people in six states are ill. we explain all received steroid shots for back pain. >> reporter: sue manor is waiting to see if she gets sick after receiving a steroid injection that may have contained a rare form of meningitis. >> just sort of, okay, we'll research. this and the more i research it, the more worried i get. >> reporter: she is one of 400 patients who got a call from a tennessee clinic saying they may have been ex-supposed to fungal meningitis a rare form of the disease which is not contagious. the outbreak was discovered two weeks ago in tennessee where 18 cases of exposure were report. there are a handful of cases in virginia, maryland, florida and north carolina. four victims have died. all the victims got sick after getting steroid injections most for back pain. >> none of us has seen anything like this where a medication injected into the cerebrospinal fluid has caused infection. so we're
. >>> the government now warning doctors and hospitals not to use any product from the pharmacy that made the steroid suspected in a meningitis outbreak. five people have died, 30 people in six states are ill. we explain all received steroid shots for back pain. >> reporter: sue manor is waiting to see if she gets sick after receiving a steroid injection that may have contained a rare form of meningitis. >> just sort of, okay, we'll research. this and the more i research...
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what a finish we a government agency that pledges to deliver no matter what will fail to deliver a huge payment tonight. postal service has admitted it will default on a $5.6 billion payment for the second month in a row. the payment is due at midnight. >>> a stunning image from the bay area is being featured in a new set of stamps. berkeley photographer barry took this image of the cargill salt bonds near the san mateo bridge back in 1983. the stamp is one of 15 earthscape stamps that go on sale tomorrow. >>> a community rallied to save a historic mural in san francisco was held today. the mural wraps around the burnaling heights library. the san francisco library commission plans to teardown the mural and paint another one. mural painted when the community was comprised mostly of chilean immigrants features a picture of a folk singer and others. >> there was a community process that led to the development of this community mural. i feel that victor and the history of that, and the art of that should be contained and continued to be in the community. >> the activists point out it would
what a finish we a government agency that pledges to deliver no matter what will fail to deliver a huge payment tonight. postal service has admitted it will default on a $5.6 billion payment for the second month in a row. the payment is due at midnight. >>> a stunning image from the bay area is being featured in a new set of stamps. berkeley photographer barry took this image of the cargill salt bonds near the san mateo bridge back in 1983. the stamp is one of 15 earthscape stamps that...
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the focus of this segment the role of government. the way it was all split up was six different segments, each lasting about 15 minutes or so. the first was asked of president obama, and it was about jobs, specifically the difference in how these two candidates will create jobs. the focus has been on the middle class [ cheering ] tonight's debate focussed on domestic policy issues. >> are we going to double down on the top down economic policies that could help get us into this mess or do we embrace a new economic patriotism that says america does best when the middle class does best. >> under the president's policies, middle income americans have been buried. they're just being crushed. middle income americans have seen their income come down by $4,300. this is a tax in and of itself. >> the magnitude of the tax cuts you're talking about governor would end up resulting in severe hardship for people but more importantly would not help us grow. >> you said you'd cut the deficit in half. it's now four years later. we still have trillio
the focus of this segment the role of government. the way it was all split up was six different segments, each lasting about 15 minutes or so. the first was asked of president obama, and it was about jobs, specifically the difference in how these two candidates will create jobs. the focus has been on the middle class [ cheering ] tonight's debate focussed on domestic policy issues. >> are we going to double down on the top down economic policies that could help get us into this mess or do...
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libyan president says his government has suspended about 10 militia groups and his country and they will continue to take action against muslim extremists. >>> the man behind them and the muslim video that sparked the you angry anti-american protests is not behind bars he had violated procuress for red check fraud convictions. the judge also believes that he is a flight risk. >>> will have close to your friends. >>> a booby dealer in quite a dilemma. the risky rescue to get this little fellow out of a ,,,, a lot of people name their cars. mine should be sporty. maybe i'll give mine a name. something hot. ya know, i could name it the dragon, or the green machine. oh! i'm british racing green, actually. just to show i appreciate all...uh, turtle does. turtle? turtle gets me to work, to school... no, no, i'm a cool car. so i always fill up with chevron with techron. oh. well in that case, yeah, i am cool, after all. [ male announcer ] your car takes care of you, care for it. chevron with techron. care for your car. puppies in utah recently pulled off a tricky rescue raising the baby deer ou
libyan president says his government has suspended about 10 militia groups and his country and they will continue to take action against muslim extremists. >>> the man behind them and the muslim video that sparked the you angry anti-american protests is not behind bars he had violated procuress for red check fraud convictions. the judge also believes that he is a flight risk. >>> will have close to your friends. >>> a booby dealer in quite a dilemma. the risky rescue...
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officials at the labor department say the numbers are crunched by highly trained government employees in secret. >> how much of a secret is that number before you put it out? you can't call me up and tell me what the numbers are going to be. >> i can't tell anyone. it is a complete secret. >> in fact, before the released, these workers #r* literally sworn to secrecy. the white house does not see their work until it is done. >>> more than 550 jobs will be available at the next abc7 job journal hire event. it will take place in emeryville from noon until 4:00 on wednesday. >>> well, back to what we started with at the top and all of the things going on this weekend and whether the weather will cooperate. >> at least we know it won't be raining on us. sandhya patel is here. >> that's right. carolyn and dan, it will be a dry forecast this weekend. check out the blue angels. this was sent to me -- it was posted on facebook by brandy m. she said "i was checking out the blue angels" as we were practicing. and of course a gorgeous shot there. we will see a mix of sun and clouds. let's check o
officials at the labor department say the numbers are crunched by highly trained government employees in secret. >> how much of a secret is that number before you put it out? you can't call me up and tell me what the numbers are going to be. >> i can't tell anyone. it is a complete secret. >> in fact, before the released, these workers #r* literally sworn to secrecy. the white house does not see their work until it is done. >>> more than 550 jobs will be available at...
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. >> currently the federal government secure communities law requires local police to turn over undocumented immigrants who are accused of minor and nonviolent crimes, even if they don't have a prior criminal record. >>> san jose police are investigating the city's 34th homicide of the year. police say it started with a fight near the burn-all road and hospital ray highway just before 1:00 this morning. officers found a man suffering from at least one stab wound. he died a short time later at the hospital. no arrests have been made. >>> the trial is set to begin tomorrow for the woman charged with murdering nursing student michelle lee. prosecutors say giselle esteban killed lee because she was jealous of lee's relationship with her ex-boyfriend. lee disappeared last may. her body was found nearly four months later in a remote area between pleasanton and simole. family members say they will be at the trial. >>> up next, preparing for the big debate. there's a lot on the line for both presidential candidates, but political pundits say it could be make-or-break for one in particular. also a ne
. >> currently the federal government secure communities law requires local police to turn over undocumented immigrants who are accused of minor and nonviolent crimes, even if they don't have a prior criminal record. >>> san jose police are investigating the city's 34th homicide of the year. police say it started with a fight near the burn-all road and hospital ray highway just before 1:00 this morning. officers found a man suffering from at least one stab wound. he died a short...
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>> video surfaced of romney showing nearly half of americans americans are victims depending on the government. the obama campaign is regrouping following wednesday's debate in denver. some democrats say they are surprised that president obama didn't bring up mitt romney's 47% comment. the campaign said the president was focusing on the moderators questions. both are waiting for the latest jobs report. they will release september numbers in less than 30 minutes nod. coming up at 5:15 we will take you to our washington, d.c. bureau with more on why some say this is the most important report of the year. >>> time now about 5:07. let's go to sal. people are getting out the door. or are we feeling friday light? >> we haven't had friday light in awhile. i really don't think we will have it today, but i hope i'm wrong about that. right now it's light because it's nice and early on 80 westbound it looks pretty good. wouldn't it be a nice surprise if we had a friday light today? it just seems like too many people are trying to get into the city all day long, all weekend long. you heard tara talking ab
>> video surfaced of romney showing nearly half of americans americans are victims depending on the government. the obama campaign is regrouping following wednesday's debate in denver. some democrats say they are surprised that president obama didn't bring up mitt romney's 47% comment. the campaign said the president was focusing on the moderators questions. both are waiting for the latest jobs report. they will release september numbers in less than 30 minutes nod. coming up at 5:15 we...
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department spokeswoman victoria new land told reporters yesterday tice is believed to be in the syrian government's custody. >>> north korea's foreign minister says america's policies toward his country to lead to nuclear war. he contends the u.s. has secret plans for another korean war. his speech to the united nations was focused mostly on his country whose style relationship with the u.s. the u.s. -- hostile relationship with the u.s. the u.s. hasn't responded to the speech. >>> republican challenger mitt romney taking a new stance on illegal immigration. as susan mcginnis reports it comes as he and the president are getting ready for their first head-to-head debate. >> reporter: more than 5,000 people packed the air and space museum in denver to hear mitt romney on monday. >> this is a great place to be. >> reporter: colorado is among the battleground states that have a large hispanic population and romney now tells the "denver post" he will honor temporary work permits for young illegal immigrants granted by president obama in an executive order in june. it's the first time he has expressed su
department spokeswoman victoria new land told reporters yesterday tice is believed to be in the syrian government's custody. >>> north korea's foreign minister says america's policies toward his country to lead to nuclear war. he contends the u.s. has secret plans for another korean war. his speech to the united nations was focused mostly on his country whose style relationship with the u.s. the u.s. -- hostile relationship with the u.s. the u.s. hasn't responded to the speech....
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. >> reporter: and the role of government. bigad shaban, cbs news, denver. >> you can see the debate live here on cbs 5 at 6:00 tonight. >>> 4:42. more airplane seats coming loose during another flight. what american said is the big problem. >> plus, an outpouring of support. why a tv anchor spent four minutes responding to a viewer's critical email. >> and first he shoots and scores and celebrates a hockey star's disappearing act. that story coming up. [ laughter ] >> after the break. poor guy. ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, hockey league player in new jersey bags a goal the bad news. he picked the wrong wo celebrate-- watch as taylorx >>> this junior hockey league player in new jersey bagged the goal but the bad news is he tries to celebrate and crashes right through the boards there through the glass. guess what. he's okay. [ laughter ] >> a little embarrassed and now he has highlights all over the country this morning. [ laughter ] >> they won, though. probably a little sore. >> what a memorable way to celebrate. >> he went right throu
. >> reporter: and the role of government. bigad shaban, cbs news, denver. >> you can see the debate live here on cbs 5 at 6:00 tonight. >>> 4:42. more airplane seats coming loose during another flight. what american said is the big problem. >> plus, an outpouring of support. why a tv anchor spent four minutes responding to a viewer's critical email. >> and first he shoots and scores and celebrates a hockey star's disappearing act. that story coming up. [...
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metal detectors are very common in government buildings. >> reporter: councilmember reed says he fears the growing sense of anger expressed at city hall could easily turn violent if more isn't done to protect city leaders and the public. >> it's just a matter of time before something really seriously happens here in this building that i work in. it is -- you know, i feel it in my bones that something is going to happen. >> now reed says the council has discussed bringing in metal detectors, but not everybody is on board with that idea. it's a discussion that is also taking place. in vallejo. reporting live in oakland, i'm jodi hernandez, nbc bay area news. >> thanks, jodi. >>> and still to come tonight, new information on the birth rates in the u.s., and how the economy is playing a role. back in a moment. >>> tonight in health matters, the u.s. birth rate continues to fall, and expert says one reason a weak economy. last year's 1% drop in the number of births does not sound like a lot, but it was the lowest number of new babies since 1998. expert says families have put off having kids
metal detectors are very common in government buildings. >> reporter: councilmember reed says he fears the growing sense of anger expressed at city hall could easily turn violent if more isn't done to protect city leaders and the public. >> it's just a matter of time before something really seriously happens here in this building that i work in. it is -- you know, i feel it in my bones that something is going to happen. >> now reed says the council has discussed bringing in...
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officials at the labor department say the numbers are crunched by highly trained government employees in secret. >> how much of a secret is that number before you put it out? you can't call me up and tell me what the numbers are going to be. >> i can't tell anyone. it is a complete secret. >> in fact, before the released, these workers #r* literally sworn to secrecy. the white house does not see their work until it is done. >>> more than 550 jobs will be available at the next abc7 job journal hire event. it will take place in emeryville from noon until 4:00 on wednesday. >>> well, back to what we started with at the top and all of the things going on this weekend and whether the weather will cooperate. >> at least we know it won't be raining on us. sandhya patel is here. >> that's right. carolyn and dan, it will be a dry forecast this weekend. check out the blue angels. this was sent to me -- it was posted on facebook by brandy m. she saking out was checking out the blue angels" as we were practicing. and of course a gorgeous shot there. we will see a mix of sun and clouds. let's chec
officials at the labor department say the numbers are crunched by highly trained government employees in secret. >> how much of a secret is that number before you put it out? you can't call me up and tell me what the numbers are going to be. >> i can't tell anyone. it is a complete secret. >> in fact, before the released, these workers #r* literally sworn to secrecy. the white house does not see their work until it is done. >>> more than 550 jobs will be available at...
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benghazi but he says it is still uncertain which specific group is involves meanwhile the he says that government has suspended about 10 melissa groups in this country and says he will continue to take action against muslim extremists. in the man behind the entire muslim adl is now in jail. he was arrested yesterday his face covered up a federal judge in southern california ordered him to jail because it violated parole terms permit check fought fraud conviction that was unrelated to the video the judge also believes that his a risk 611 a baby tunicate stand ready to help a party the shocking photo that is now prompting an investigation. and hundreds of thousands of riders expected to descend on san francisco sunnites. how could disrupt the evening commutes in the as know paul revere at the man accused of riding horseback intoxicated in the streets is in a lot of i[ male announcer ] jay likes it when his mobile phone helps him deposit his checks. jay also like it when mother nature helps him wash his car. mother nature's cool like that. mobile check deposit. easier banking. head north, to somepla
benghazi but he says it is still uncertain which specific group is involves meanwhile the he says that government has suspended about 10 melissa groups in this country and says he will continue to take action against muslim extremists. in the man behind the entire muslim adl is now in jail. he was arrested yesterday his face covered up a federal judge in southern california ordered him to jail because it violated parole terms permit check fought fraud conviction that was unrelated to the video...
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he was talking about his comments that 48% of americans were dependent on the government. he now says they were completely wrong. >> they were great great friends. >> new details about an argument between bay area friends that ended >>> play often fever is gripping both sides of the bay. ktvu's amber lee live in san francisco with how businesses are trying to recapture the magic they last saw during the giant's world series win. >> reporter: gasia, it's october orange. a tribute to the giant's success. landmarks such as coit tower are aglow and has businesses seeing green. the w hotel south of market has sold out this weekend at $400 to $500 a room per night. the giants playing the first play off game at home this weekend is the reason for all the hype. >> it's the local residents coming in, not so much the out of towners. they come in and make a whole package deal out of it. >> reporter: across the city in alameda, it's the a's that are bringing out the fans. the team is busiest when the team plays in the road. >> it's fun. everybody is happy, smiling, cheering, slapping
he was talking about his comments that 48% of americans were dependent on the government. he now says they were completely wrong. >> they were great great friends. >> new details about an argument between bay area friends that ended >>> play often fever is gripping both sides of the bay. ktvu's amber lee live in san francisco with how businesses are trying to recapture the magic they last saw during the giant's world series win. >> reporter: gasia, it's october...
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solo power also took lone guarantee money from the federal government like solyndra. there are differences. for instance, this facility that you're at is in portland. it is much smaller than solyndra's building. in fact they said their approach is much more modest and we'll deem you posted. it has been a big day for facebook. the company rolling out a new gifts feature. a way to find, buy and send presents to your facebook friends from your mobile phone. this comes from the company's purchase of a san francisco company called karma a few months ago. facebook also looking to give a big gift to young people on their way to college, hosting a hackathon to encourage developers to make new apps to help those looking for higher education. >> i think the optimal -- >> reporter: they're hacking education. >> we design what the pages will look like. >> reporter: trying to make the process of getting into college more social. >> there are other issues. >> reporter: developers from all over the country gathering at facebook headquarters to create ams aimed at making applying for
solo power also took lone guarantee money from the federal government like solyndra. there are differences. for instance, this facility that you're at is in portland. it is much smaller than solyndra's building. in fact they said their approach is much more modest and we'll deem you posted. it has been a big day for facebook. the company rolling out a new gifts feature. a way to find, buy and send presents to your facebook friends from your mobile phone. this comes from the company's purchase...
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a government is changing its policy when it comes to undocumented immigrants when it comes to americans who have same-sex partners. janet napolitano announced today that the undocumented immigrants will be eligible to have their deportations put on hold. democratic lawmakers and guy rights activists have been pressing for this move. it marks the first time same-sex couples have been recognized for immigration relief, but the decision to grant reprieves would still be considered on a case-by-case basis. >>> a rare apology from apple. it's ceo tim cook says the new maps systems doesn't live up to company standards. so what is now? here is business and tech reporter scott mcgrew. >> reporter: few people appreciated when they lined up for the new iphone one of the most useful applications google maps would be replaced with this, apple maps. so inaccurate to be useless if you're looking for, say, san jose's valley christian high school. apple says it's on the corner of branham and meridian. it is not. in an open letter posted online this morning, ceo tim cook said, quote, at apple, we strive
a government is changing its policy when it comes to undocumented immigrants when it comes to americans who have same-sex partners. janet napolitano announced today that the undocumented immigrants will be eligible to have their deportations put on hold. democratic lawmakers and guy rights activists have been pressing for this move. it marks the first time same-sex couples have been recognized for immigration relief, but the decision to grant reprieves would still be considered on a...
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there's a role for government in health care. and one of those roles is to ensure that people who have coverage for pre-existing conditions are able to maintain that coverage. and that's part of governor romney's plan. >> the debate will continue. thanks very much this morning, i appreciate it. >> thank you, david. >>> well, chris matthews was very vocal about president obama's performance following the debate. here's some of what he had to say. >> certainly there was no bobby kennedy in the green room before barack obama came out tonight. i don't know what he was doing out there. he had his head down, he was enduring the debate rather than fighting it. i don't know how he let romney get away with the crap he threw out tonight. >> i agree. >> about social security. where was obama tonight? >> and chris matthews joins us now. chris, really, tell us how you really feel. you're a supporter of president obama. what do you think happens? >> yeah. well the way the president handled it was just not up to the task. romney was able to tal
there's a role for government in health care. and one of those roles is to ensure that people who have coverage for pre-existing conditions are able to maintain that coverage. and that's part of governor romney's plan. >> the debate will continue. thanks very much this morning, i appreciate it. >> thank you, david. >>> well, chris matthews was very vocal about president obama's performance following the debate. here's some of what he had to say. >> certainly there was...
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an aggressive mitt romney criticized president barack obama's record saying big government is not working. mitt romney says the middle- class cannot afford four more years under obama. >> the people having a hard time right now are middle income americans. they are buried, they are just being crushed. >> president barack obama defended his achievements and challenged his plans saying there are not any details. >> at some point, people have to ask themselves, is the reason governor mitt romney keeping all these plans secret because they are too good? >> that he had hard time driving the debate and another comment by mitt romney has public television supporters upset. >> i'm sorry, jim, i am going to stop pbs, i like big bird and i like you too but i am not going to keep spending money on things borrow money from china. >> it is all about big bird. and coming up, we are doing some big facts where the two men actually clash. >>> a lot of people gathered at watch parties and supporters of president barack obama gathered in walnut creek and two miles away mitt romney supporters were at the rep
an aggressive mitt romney criticized president barack obama's record saying big government is not working. mitt romney says the middle- class cannot afford four more years under obama. >> the people having a hard time right now are middle income americans. they are buried, they are just being crushed. >> president barack obama defended his achievements and challenged his plans saying there are not any details. >> at some point, people have to ask themselves, is the reason...
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actually romney's tax changes will reduce the government's taxes. we have 23 million people out of work. it is about 12.5 million people out of work. the only way to meet romney's plan is by burdening the middle-class family to pay about $2,000 more. that tax increase is just several scenarios that have been stated. about 20 million people will lose their health care as the obama care goes into effect next year. in another. 3 million gained coverage. it will tell people all to what they will have. over the last two years health-care premiums have gone up and it has gone of slower than the past 50 years. those premiums have rearisen since 2009. >> and our political analyst jackie is here to speak about. you cannot have a off night like that what has happened with the president? i do not know what this debate was about their work to technical problems. there it was a problem for him not to check mitt romney. there were big openings for him to respond instead he'd just let it go past them. the president did not respond to a lot of things and that is wh
actually romney's tax changes will reduce the government's taxes. we have 23 million people out of work. it is about 12.5 million people out of work. the only way to meet romney's plan is by burdening the middle-class family to pay about $2,000 more. that tax increase is just several scenarios that have been stated. about 20 million people will lose their health care as the obama care goes into effect next year. in another. 3 million gained coverage. it will tell people all to what they will...
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the defendant billed the government for unnecessary medical procedures. the defendants robbed the government of $430 million. >> we allege many of those charged today broke the law and violated their professional obligations and oaths. >> the president of a hospital in houston is among those faces charges. it was the second raid in recent months. >>> san francisco based zynga said it expects to report a loss for the quarter that just ended. officials sited two factors, less demand for games and an accounting charge for the $193 million purchase of omg pop. zynga said it would be 12-14 cents a share. the stock price dropped 20% in trading. coming up in 2 minutes, a fine issued related to this video of a sky diving granny a year after it happened. >> a neighborhood in shock, neighbors are trying to figure out what triggered a neighbor to kill his best friend. >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 6:00 p.m. >>> now a year later the person responsible is getting hit in the check book. >>> i am julie haener. >> an
the defendant billed the government for unnecessary medical procedures. the defendants robbed the government of $430 million. >> we allege many of those charged today broke the law and violated their professional obligations and oaths. >> the president of a hospital in houston is among those faces charges. it was the second raid in recent months. >>> san francisco based zynga said it expects to report a loss for the quarter that just ended. officials sited two factors, less...
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he was talking about his comments that 48% of americans were dependent on the government. he now says they were completely wrong. >> they were great great friends. >> new details about an argument between bay area friends that ended with two of them dead and one behind bars. >> in 90 seconds, giants plus a's in the play offs equals baseball fever. the impact for both sides of the bay. >>> play often fever is gripping both sides of the bay. ktvu's amber lee live in san francisco with how businesses are trying to recapture the magic they last saw during the giant's world series win. >> reporter: gasia, it's october orange. a tribute to the giant's success. landmarks such as coit tower are aglow and has businesses seeing green. the w hotel south of market has sold out this weekend at $400 to $500 a room per night. the giants playing the first play off game at home this weekend is the reason for all the hype. >> it's the local residents coming in, not so much the out of towners. they come in and make a whole package deal out of it. >> reporter: across the city in alameda, it's
he was talking about his comments that 48% of americans were dependent on the government. he now says they were completely wrong. >> they were great great friends. >> new details about an argument between bay area friends that ended with two of them dead and one behind bars. >> in 90 seconds, giants plus a's in the play offs equals baseball fever. the impact for both sides of the bay. >>> play often fever is gripping both sides of the bay. ktvu's amber lee live in san...
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they are low on supplies because the government has not the commitment. and special honor for a little boy killed in san jose. how the city is remembering him >> terry: topping our news this half-hour, president obama is trying to encourage the recovery of housing market by making it subject of a weekly address. he wants republicans to support his plan for homeowners that were hurt in the housing market by refinancing at lower rates. >> back in february i sent congress a plan to give every responsible homeowner a chance to save $3,000 a year on their mortgages by refinancing at lower rates. its plan that has the support of independents, nonpartisan economists leaders in the industry. but republicans in congress want to keep it from getting to a vote. >> republican response blames the collapse on tax rates that pushed jobs overseas. vernon parker calls for a pro vote tax code to help. >> today is day you can return unwanted medical prescriptions. it's to help rid your home of dangerous expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs. bay area police agencie
they are low on supplies because the government has not the commitment. and special honor for a little boy killed in san jose. how the city is remembering him >> terry: topping our news this half-hour, president obama is trying to encourage the recovery of housing market by making it subject of a weekly address. he wants republicans to support his plan for homeowners that were hurt in the housing market by refinancing at lower rates. >> back in february i sent congress a plan to...
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the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages. that means no federal benefits, even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different-sex couples under federal law. >> the last term supreme court decisions paving the way for the affordable care acts and arizona's new immigration law. >>> now to decision 2012. this morning, debate prep for president obama and mitt romney who are getting ready for the first faceoff on wednesday. trac tracie potts has a look. >> reporter: the president is preparing to face mitt romney in denver on wednesday. >> he's a good debater. i'm just okay. but, what i'm most concerned about is having a serious discussion about what we need to do to keep the country growing. >> reporter: both sides are downplaying expectations. romney will be prepared and disciplined and aggressive. romney's debate partner calls the president a tough debater. >> president obama will be f formidable. i would not under estimate. >> rep
the law states that the federal government will only recognize traditional marriages. that means no federal benefits, even where same-sex marriage is legal. >> same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different-sex couples under federal law. >> the last term supreme court decisions paving the way for the affordable care acts and arizona's new immigration law. >>> now to decision 2012. this morning, debate prep for...
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. >> reporter: but the wheels of government run slowly. epa rarely grants state waivers. because california has special restrictions to ensure we have the cleanest gasoline in the world the state must sign off first. >> you have another layer of government activity that has to take place legally. >> reporter: as painful the prices are, not everyone thinks that california should switch so-so soon. just this week. parts of the state suffered through a heat wave where summer fuels can help fight off pollution. >>> cleaner burning gasoline is a key control measure. it cuts the emissions and causes smog. >> reporter: with the exxon mobil refinery back on line, supply should increase. wholesale prices dropped 40-50 cents but it won't be reflected at the pump until next week. so expect prices to stay high for the next few days. oil industry says california needs to expand infrastructure, build more refineries and pipelines but that is not as easy as it seems. >> the difficulty that californians love their environment. they don't want to have facilities that they perceive to be d
. >> reporter: but the wheels of government run slowly. epa rarely grants state waivers. because california has special restrictions to ensure we have the cleanest gasoline in the world the state must sign off first. >> you have another layer of government activity that has to take place legally. >> reporter: as painful the prices are, not everyone thinks that california should switch so-so soon. just this week. parts of the state suffered through a heat wave where summer...
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bob works for a private company, jerry is a state government employee. bob drives a nice car. jerry's car is 40% nicer. >> the disparity makes no sense. >> reporter: the taxpayer watchdog says california state workers bank an average $43.10 an hour compared to $30.65 for the private-sector employee. that's because the totals include wages, benefits and pensions. >> these pensions are unaffordable an freezing out basic services. >> reporter: the watchdog group says if this trend continues, sources like police and fire will suffer as the government pays pensions, not everyone agreed. >> to make a statement like that ignores a lot of facts and unique circumstances that are at work in many states and cities. >> reporter: the retirement administrators says pension contributions make up fewer than 9% of a state's budget. the association says the report demonizes workers. california received an f. in washington, jaqqueline fell. >>> president obama and republican nominee mitt romney are in their final hours of preparation for the first of three high stakes deba
bob works for a private company, jerry is a state government employee. bob drives a nice car. jerry's car is 40% nicer. >> the disparity makes no sense. >> reporter: the taxpayer watchdog says california state workers bank an average $43.10 an hour compared to $30.65 for the private-sector employee. that's because the totals include wages, benefits and pensions. >> these pensions are unaffordable an freezing out basic services. >> reporter: the watchdog group says if...
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he blasted the entire government's reforms. the man came down after italy's tourism minister agreed to meet with him, and other restaurant owners. the protester wants to discuss reforms that he says are hurting business. >>> in new zealand, a children's health charity objected by mike tyson. the charity cited his 1992 rape conviction. even though it would have received some money from his appearance. >>> gas buddy.com is predicting up to a 30% bump in california. the gas tracking website, blames the increase in prices on refinery outages, plus all the heat. >>> the ceo of tesla motors is trying to calm fear about a company financial report. the documents raise the questions about cash flow, and tesla's production line, falling behind schedule. in a blog post, elan were musk calls the report a worst case scenario. >>> president obama face-to- face with his challenger mitt romney. after the break, we ask bay area democrats and republicans what impressed them tonight. >> and a lot cooler tonight, how the trend will impact the rest
he blasted the entire government's reforms. the man came down after italy's tourism minister agreed to meet with him, and other restaurant owners. the protester wants to discuss reforms that he says are hurting business. >>> in new zealand, a children's health charity objected by mike tyson. the charity cited his 1992 rape conviction. even though it would have received some money from his appearance. >>> gas buddy.com is predicting up to a 30% bump in california. the gas...
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it's a nonprofit group devoted to transparency in government. he explains that the state's two largest pensions have enjoyed relative success in the long run hitting their investment marks over 20 years but not recently. >> it's a matter of perspective. they would argue that historically their assumptions are well grounded. the question is, of course, going forward can we rely on history to predict the future. >> recent history has been staggered at best. here's a look at calpers performance, down 27. in 2008. up 12.1% in 2009. up 12.6% in 2010. then up 1.1% in 2011. here's where the math part of this comes in handy. trust me. i'm no mathematician. if your rate of return goes down, unfunded liability gets larger. for example, if you have the rate of return on these pension funds at 7.5% right now it's estimated unfunded liability is $162 billion approximately. now let's say you go for more conservative estimate. it would then grow to $500 billion. >> if your actual returns are less than expected rate, it dramatically increases your liability. >>
it's a nonprofit group devoted to transparency in government. he explains that the state's two largest pensions have enjoyed relative success in the long run hitting their investment marks over 20 years but not recently. >> it's a matter of perspective. they would argue that historically their assumptions are well grounded. the question is, of course, going forward can we rely on history to predict the future. >> recent history has been staggered at best. here's a look at calpers...
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. >> government's not supposed to be run like a business. >> yes, that is roseanne barr and she's laying out her platform to the people at oaksterdam. we asked her, is she serious? >>> also, cell phone video shows the midair meltdown that landed a model in jail. find out why passengers had their hands full for more than three hours. >>> these pictures are proof water once flowed on the red planet. we will tell you why. >>> we may have a little bit of water on that seven-day forecast. we'll be tracking our next chance of showers. right now it's all about the warmup inland temperatures on friday in the mid-90s, that's going to produce some poor air quality for this weekend. i'll let you know when we could hit 100 degrees coming up in a few. >>> new at 11:00 tonight from comedian to leader of the free world? a woman known for making people laugh is hoping you'll send her to the white house. roseanne barr is running for president, and pot is part of her platform. is it a publicity stunt? not according to barr. kimberly terry is there. let me get this right. you have president obama, romney a
. >> government's not supposed to be run like a business. >> yes, that is roseanne barr and she's laying out her platform to the people at oaksterdam. we asked her, is she serious? >>> also, cell phone video shows the midair meltdown that landed a model in jail. find out why passengers had their hands full for more than three hours. >>> these pictures are proof water once flowed on the red planet. we will tell you why. >>> we may have a little bit of water...